Ask Pastor John

Sexual Purity Is an Act of Love

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Oct 13, 2025
The conversation highlights sexual purity as an expression of love. It celebrates the beauty of longing for a God-centered marriage while cautioning against unhealthy desires that can lead to lust. Emphasis is placed on prioritizing Christ over marriage and using waiting years to develop character. Listeners are encouraged to stay active to combat temptation and to avoid triggers that threaten purity. Overall, it's about channeling desires positively and preparing for a faithful, Christ-like relationship.
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INSIGHT

Celebrate Godly Longing For Marriage

  • Desire for a godly, lifelong marriage is a beautiful and God-given longing that should be celebrated.
  • Let that passion shine as a clarifying light among peers who lack such a vision.
INSIGHT

When Passion Goes Out Of Balance

  • Strong desire for marriage can become unhealthy if it overshadows other God-given callings.
  • The same desire can also morph into fixation on physical pleasure and lead to pornography or distorted relationships.
ADVICE

Make Christ Your Ultimate Goal

  • Do not make marriage or sex your ultimate goal; they will never fully satisfy your soul.
  • Center Christ as number one so you can love your future spouse more faithfully.
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